Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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Code: | HRTM12-214 |
EFTSL: | 0.125 |
Faculty: | Bond Business School |
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Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject introduces students to adventure and activity tourism as a significant sector of the leisure and tourism industries. Key issues relating to the historical development of tourism, the rise of adventure tourism, communication, motivation, adventure destinations and environments and ethical issues are examined to develop a contextual understanding of the adventure tourism industry. Throughout the subject, there is a focus on the leadership and group dynamics involved in adventure activities. Experiential learning opportunities are offered during this subject, including several field trips where students apply theories in a practical situation.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Explain the growth and historical development of tourism and adventure tourism.
- Analyse the learning and motivational factors associated with participation in adventure tourism activities.
- Describe the range and diversity of adventure and activity tourism environments, destinations and their unique characteristics.
- Explain the role of leadership and group dynamics involved in adventure activities.
- Explore the key risk factors, current legislation and ethical factors influencing participation in adventure tourism activities.
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: |
Nil |
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- September 2024 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- January 2024 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- September 2023 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- January 2023 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- September 2022 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- January 2020 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- September 2019 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- January 2019 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- September 2018 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- January 2018 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
- September 2017 [Standard - Adventure Tourism]
Subject dates
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January 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023 Semester start: 15/01/2024 Subject start: 15/01/2024 Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024 Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024 Last enrolment: 28/01/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024 Teaching census: 09/02/2024 -
September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024 Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025 Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2023 |
Semester start: | 15/01/2024 |
Subject start: | 15/01/2024 |
Cancellation 1: | 29/01/2024 |
Cancellation 2: | 05/02/2024 |
Last enrolment: | 28/01/2024 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 10/02/2024 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 02/03/2024 |
Teaching census: | 09/02/2024 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
Cancellation 1: | 23/09/2024 |
Cancellation 2: | 30/09/2024 |
Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
Standard Offering | |
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Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2024 |
Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
Cancellation 1: | 03/02/2025 |
Cancellation 2: | 10/02/2025 |
Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |